If you are looking for a “Jolly Holiday” at the theater then don’t miss out on Mary Poppins live on stage!  No matter if you fell in love with the 1964 Disney movie or happen to prefer the P.L. Travers books, you’ll love this play, as it mixes the best elements of both worlds.  This is a play that the whole family can enjoy, from the young to the young at heart.

The original children’s series of Mary Poppins were published in 1934, and eventually turned into a successful musical in 1964.  The musical combines elements of both the film and the books, though it also deviates a tad from both, so as to provide a completely new experience for audiences.

The practically perfect Mary Poppins was performed by Ashley Brown in the original Broadway production, as well as the national tours.  Gavin Lee was cast in the role of Bert for both as well.  The 2011 tours currently have Nicolas Dromard as Bert and Steffanie Leigh as Mary Poppins, and both are receiving plenty of good reviews in their respective roles.

There are plenty of old favorite songs from the movie version, but some have been given a new spin or have been placed into a new scene from the book.  There are also a few completely new songs to enjoy written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.  You won’t need a “Spoon Full Of Sugar” to get these new versions down–they are just as hummable and delightful as all your old favorites like “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”.  New songs to look for include “Cherry Tree Lane”, “Playing the Game”.  The play was nominated for seven Tony Awards, and won for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Theatre Choreographer.

National tours of this play may be making way to your hometown soon, so be sure to keep an eye out for this production, the celebration of an unforgettable character and longstanding mythos.  Come take a stroll with Bert down Cherry Tree Lane, and see what is going on live at Number 17.  Everyone from grandpa to the grandkids is sure to have a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious of a good time!